Open Closets in Small Spaces

Storage can be a problem in a small apartment, especially if you live in a pre-war building designed before built-in closets became standard. One solution is to devote a portion of the wall to storage, using a closet system, freestanding rack, or a converted shelf.

Laura is a professional organizer who lives in a 250 sf apartment. Her ultra-organized, covetable closet fills one wall of the bedroom.

In Whitney's bedroom, an IKEA closet systems doubles as a clothing rack and home office.